irrupt

[ ih-ruhpt ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to break or burst in suddenly.

  2. to manifest violent activity or emotion, as a group of persons.

  1. (of animals) to increase suddenly in numbers through a lessening of the number of deaths.

Origin of irrupt

1
1850–55; <Latin irruptus;see irruption

Other words from irrupt

  • un·ir·rupt·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for irrupt

irrupt

/ (ɪˈrʌpt) /


verb(intr)
  1. to enter forcibly or suddenly

  2. (of a plant or animal population) to enter a region suddenly and in very large numbers

  1. (of a population) to increase suddenly and greatly

Origin of irrupt

1
C19: from Latin irrumpere to rush into, invade, from rumpere to break, burst

Derived forms of irrupt

  • irruption, noun

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